Western Wanderer

23 days • Independent Motorhome Tour • Year Round • from £4,999 pp.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the wild and breathtaking landscapes of Western Australia. Starting and ending in the dynamic city of Perth, explore the western coastline and scenic regions of Margaret River and Albany. Discover the unique formation of Wave Rock and the outback city of Kalgoorlie.

Your options range from 5 star caravan parks, to pitching up in a national park, so there’s something for everyone, and WA’s comfortable climate means you can visit all year round.

Duration: 23 days

Holiday Type:
Independent Motorhome Tours

Departure dates:

Year round from £4,999 per person

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Highlights

Perth City Highlights Tour
Rottnest Island
Margaret River Wine Region
Torndirrup National Park
The Great Ocean Drive
The Pink Lake
Kalgoorlie and its Gold Mines
Wave Rock
Fremantle

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What's Included

International flights to Australia
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Transfers to and from the motorhome depot
3 nights in a centrally located hotel (4 Star) in Perth including breakfast
Perth city tour
Discover Rottnest Tour including lunch
17 nights pre-booked campsites including electric power
Maui Ultima 2 berth motorhome hire for 18 days, including:
- Unlimited kilometers, GST, admin fee and all additional drivers included
- Kitchen Equipment, linen and bedding plus a linen exchange during the tour
- Liability Reduction Option (liability reduced to nil) plus Single vehicle rollover cover
- Picnic table and chairs
- Portable fan heater

Itinerary

Days 1 - 4: UK to Perth

Fly from the UK to Perth where you will be met and welcomed at Perth Airport and transferred to your hotel for a 3 night stay. During your time in Perth we have included a Perth City Highlights tour when you can also take an optional cruise of the Swan River that flows through the city. We’ve also included a tour to Rottnest Island where you can see the Quokkas, small marsupials that live on the island.

Perth is a vibrant city overlooking the Swan River - the weather is fantastic, the beaches uncrowded and the dining options plentiful and varied. Shop in the trendy boutiques or browse the art galleries in upmarket King Street, stroll through Kings Park Botanical Gardens or take a tree top walk for a unique view of the city. There is a free bus circling the city centre making it easy to visit the Central Business District attractions.

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Days 5 - 7: Margaret River

Distance: 270km (168miles)

Pick up your motorhome this morning and travel via the towns of Mandurah and Bunbury, the Tuart Forest National Park and on to the town of Busselton, which sits on the shore of Geographe Bay, a bay of tranquil water, long beaches and sheltered coves. Margaret River and its surrounding region offers a wide variety of attractions - from the ancient cave-carved Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge and picturesque vineyards to the karri forest of the heartland and the desolate beauty of Cape Leeuwin in the south, where the Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean meet.

The great ocean swells offer a real challenge to the surfers who come from far and wide, and the town is home to many artists and crafts people. There are several wineries nearby - perhaps a visit to Leeuwin Estate or the smaller Cape Mentelle Estate might be worthwhile. You may wish to take a scenic drive through the Boranup Karri Forest, and visit the Boranup Lookout at the southern end of the forest. A visit to the coastal resort of Prevelly Park is also suggested, a very popular surfing spot at the mouth of the Margaret River.

Days 8 - 10: Albany

Distance: 352km (219miles)

Travel eastwards today visiting the historic mill town of Nannup and the timber town of Pemberton on your way to Albany. Albany was Western Australia’s first settlement and was once a major whaling centre and has numerous white sandy beaches and spectacular coastal scenery. In the town itself there are over 50 historic buildings including Patrick Taylor’s Cottage, built just one year after the town was officially surveyed in 1832, which is now a museum. The whaling museum, Whaleworld, details the whales and the whaling operation that once flourished here.

Days 11 - 13: Esperance

Distance: 480km (298miles)

Depart Albany and follow the South Coast Highway to Esperance, a beautiful coastal town which boasts stunning coastal scenery with squeaky white sand and turquoise water. There are 5 national parks around Esperance. The Cape Le Grand National Park is only 56kms from the town centre and this is where you can see kangaroos lazing on the beach. Further east is Cape Arid, which is also a popular park for camping, fishing and hiking.

A great scenic drive from the town centre is the 38km tourist loop called the Great Ocean Drive, which takes in the beautiful surfing and fishing beaches and the Pink Lake. Alternatively the main attractions in the town are the historic museum village where the visitor centre is located, and the tanker jetty where the resident sealion “Sammy” lives.

Days 14 - 16: Kalgoorlie

Distance: 387km (240miles)

Say goodbye to Esperance today and head north on the Coolgardie Esperance Highway passing through small outback towns along the way, with intriguing names such as Grass Patch, Salmon Gums, Norseman and Widgiemooltha.

Kalgoorlie is Australia’s largest inland city and is the heart of gold mining in Australia. Still a thriving mining city, it's also a living museum where visitors can visit a vast operational open-pit mine, explore an old mine shaft or try their hand at gold-panning. It also provides the opportunity to see the famous outback and the stark red colour of the surrounding landscape.

Days 17 - 18: Wave Rock

Distance: 490km (304miles)

Depart Kalgoorlie early today and head to the town of Hyden, close to Wave Rock. Hyden is situated in the remote western area of Australia's Golden Outback tourist region. Wave Rock is situated 4 km east of the town, within a 160-hectare nature reserve. As the name suggests the rock has the shape of a breaking wave, frozen in time. It is 110 metres long and 15 metres high, with vertical bands of ochre, brown and grey rock - granite to be specific – providing a truly wondrous sight!

Days 19 - 21: Fremantle

Distance: 342km (212miles)

Make your way back to the coast today and the town of Fremantle. It was established in 1829 as a port for the fledgling Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of its early history. “Freo” as it is also know to the locals, is home to a 500-strong fishing fleet and a vast number of yachts and pleasure craft. Two significant historical replica ships were built here: The HMS Endeavour and the Duyfken which was the first Dutch vessel to chart the Australian coastline in 1666.

Options available to you include visiting the interesting historic buildings and the museums, gaze at the conspicuous wealth of the Fremantle Yacht Club and extensive seaside parks or perhaps take one of the five heritage trails or go fishing at North Mole.

Days 22 - 23: Fremantle/Perth to UK

Distance: 30km (19miles)

Take the short journey back to Perth, drop off your motorhome and check-in at the airport for your journey home, arriving back into the UK the next day.

Additional Information

Price per person is based on two people sharing, prices for solo travellers are available on request.

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Available Vehicles

You have the choice of all Britz, Maui, Apollo and Star RV motorhomes for this tour. The prices displayed are based on the Maui 2 berth Ultima model or you can upgrade to any of the other motorhomes for an additional cost. Click on the images for more details and specifications of each motorhome.

Also: Maui River - 6 Berth, Britz Discovery - 4 Berth, Star RV Polaris Nova - 6 Berth, Apollo Euro Tourer - 2 Berth, Apollo Euro Camper - 4 Berth, Apollo Euro Deluxe - 6 Berth